What party did Spessard Holland belong to?

Spessard Holland was a member of the Democrat party and represented the state of Florida in the U.S. Senate.

When did Spessard Holland serve in the U.S. Senate?

Spessard Holland served in the U.S. Senate from September 25, 1946 to January 3, 1971, representing Florida.

When did Spessard Holland die?

Spessard Holland died on November 6, 1971.

Historical Profile

Spessard Holland is no longer an active U.S. Senator. The information below reflects their most recent term.

Democrat Inactive

Spessard Holland

Former U.S. Senator for Florida

Biography

Spessard Holland (died 1971) was an American politician who represented Florida in the United States Senate from September 1946 to January 1971, during the 79th–91st Congresses. Holland served as a Democrat. Holland died on November 6, 1971.

Key Information

Full Name: Spessard Lindsey Holland
Died: November 6, 1971
Term Started: September 25, 1946
Term Ended: January 3, 1971

Service History

Sep 25, 1946 – Jan 3, 1971 79th–91st Congresses Democrat Florida

Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.

Current Senators from Florida

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during Holland's service:

Claude Pepper (FL) 1946–1951
George Smathers (FL) 1951–1969
Edward Gurney (FL) 1969–1971